Johnny Delaware
The longer this musical archive called The Influences excists, the more extensive sessions tend to become. It’s fun to film full band set ups and ...
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![About [2025]](https://theinfluences.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/The-Influences-BTS-10-1024x768.jpg "About [2025]")
Tell me moreThe Influences is a music video project and YouTube channel that captures intimate live performances exploring the musical craft and key influences of some of the most compelling artists from around the globe.
Created and curated by Dutch journalist and filmmaker Matthijs van der Ven in 2008, The Influences has now filmed over 400 separate artists in many unique settings, creating a substantial musical archive of over 1400 videos.
Recent sessions
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The Ocelots
Brandon and Ashley Watson are on the road somewhere in England when we talk. They’re staying at an old inn, “like something from an English ... -
Jerry Leger
‘Utrecht – May 15, you around?’ The subject of Jerry Leger’s email was short and sweet. And, I happened to be around. So, I saw ... -
Jerron Paxton
Often when I film sessions at a festival, I come away with more than I do from most live shows I manage to catch. There’s ... -
Luther Russell
At Kilkenny Roots 2025, Luther Russell recorded two covers for The Influences: Dylan’s It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry ... -
Erin Rae
There wasn’t much time when The Deep Dark Woods and Erin Rae made a pit stop on their tour in my hometown. But, we managed ... -
Tamara van Esch
Dutch musician Tamara van Esch writes songs the way you notice something small and then can’t stop thinking about it. The Utrecht-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist ... -
Solo
Sometimes things are too special not to film. As you might remember; In 2025, The Influences launched a special project Solo, by other people. A ...
News
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The Influences in 2025
This year, I’ve published 31 full sessions and over 100 videos on The Influences. Looking through my hard drives, I’ve more than that waiting to ... -
Support The Influences on Patreon
For the first time in our 17-year journey capturing intimate live performances, The Influences is opening its doors to community support through Patreon. Join me ...
